You have likely heard of the term antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics are a type of medicine which treat bacterial infections. Their use may seem harmless, but this is far from accurate. The misuse of antibiotics e.g. for viral infections and overuse are the cause of many cases of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is when the bacteria…
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About: Ashleigh Feltham
I am an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and the owner of Feed Your Future Dietetics. I believe everyone deserves to live a life of health and wellness. I am passionate about helping people achieve their highest quality of life through nutrition, mental health and exercise. I hold a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Human Nutrition.
In addition to being an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, I am also a qualified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and have been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years. I was an elite gymnast as well as an elite rock climber where I represented Australia for four years. I have been exercising for as long as I can remember.
Knowing the benefits of moving the body and eating well, and the impact that awareness and nutritional education has on the quality of life, I want to give back to the community in ways that I know best.
Recent Posts by Ashleigh Feltham
Reduce Your Risk of Cancer by Eating More Plants
Plant-based eating is a growing trend. You have most likely noticed the additional plant-based choices at the supermarket or when eating out. This trend goes beyond simply a fad. There is increasing research which supports a plant-based style of eating to optimise your health. A new study has provided further links to the potential benefits…
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Utilize The Power of Prebiotic Fibre to Enhance Mineral Absorption
When you enjoy your lunch, you probably take for granted that afterwards you will feel less hungry and full of energy. While the process may appear an easy process from eating to feeling energized, the stages of digestion and absorption of the food you eat is quite complex. There are many factors which are involved…
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The Importance of Fermented Foods for Your Gut Health
A healthy gut microbiome is a key conductor to your overall health and wellbeing. Gone are the days where fibre was seen just as an important component to staying regular on the toilet. There is growing acceptance of the need to follow a diet which includes adequate fibre to promote an optimal gut microbiome. Fibre…
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How Your Gut Health May Reduce Your Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease
Living a life which supports a healthy heart is a wise choice. You are not alone if you feel that you could be doing more to support the health of your heart. This is clear with the scary fact that heart disease is the number one killer of Australians. There are many factors which influence…
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Are You Giving Your Gut A Cleaning Break?
Grazing all day may seem like a harmless way of eating if you are within your calorie budget to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. What you may not have considered is that your stomach and gut needs breaks in between times of eating to function at its best and stay in a healthy state.…
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The Missing Link to Successful Weight Loss
Are you one of the many fighting the battle towards achieving weight loss? The success of weight loss can be said to simply coming down to expending more energy than you take in. Exercise and diet are two major players which influence the amount of energy you use and take in. To lose weight you…
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The Power Your Genes Have on Your Gut Microbiome
When you look in the mirror, the colour of your eyes, your skin tone, how tall you are, are all determine by your genes. These are DNA sequences passed down to you from your parents. Your genes also determine whether you are born with conditions like an autoimmune disease. Genes also influence your risk of…
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